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“Mediterranean labor markets in the first age of globalization by Paul Caruana Galizia provides a concise contribution, yet with a wealth of valuable new empirical evidence, on the movements of Mediterranean people within their own region and beyond during the nineteenth century. It is intended for a broad audience of (economic) historians, economists, and, given the current size of migration flows within the Mediterranean area, well-informed policy-makers as well.” (Carlo Ciccarelli, The Economic History Review, Vol. 69 (1), 2016)
“Mediterranean Labor Markets in the First Age of Globalization provides a worthwhile contribution to our understanding of the migration patterns of Mediterranean workers, highlighting both the causes and the consequences that such labor movements had for the region. … It is a fine source not only for scholars working on the Mediterranean and the Middle East, but also for anyone interested in understanding more about the dynamics of labor markets during the first era of globalization.” (Laura Panza, EH Net, eh.net, September, 2015)
"This fine study fills a significant gap in our understanding of the first age of globalization. We finally have a complete and new view of the Mediterranean. The research combines new real wage data for the Mediterranean countries, a rigorous theoretical approach, and a thoughtful knowledge of historical sources. The result is a solid piece of research worth reading." - Blanca Sánchez-Alonso, Professor of Economic History, CEU San Pablo University, Spain
"Understanding globalization's accomplishments and failures requires global information. Caruana Galizia has ingeniously expanded our view of migration, trade policy, transport costs, and wage inequality. Thanks to his pioneering efforts, we can compare experiences from all around the 'Great Sea,' now including Malta, Cyprus, Istanbul, Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Gibraltar." - Peter H. Lindert, Distinguished Research Professor of Economics, University of California, Davis, USA"Using new data, lucid analysis, and beautiful writing, Caruana Galizia has written a brilliant account of labor markets and living standards in the Mediterranean during the first global century. Anyone interested in the region during the nineteenth century must read this book." - Jeffrey G. Williamson, Laird Bell Professor of Economics, Emeritus, Harvard University, USA; Honorary Fellow, Department of Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
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Book Title: Mediterranean Labor Markets in the First Age of Globalization
Book Subtitle: An Economic History of Real Wages and Market Integration
Authors: Paul Caruana Galizia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137400840
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan New York
eBook Packages: Palgrave Economics & Finance Collection, Economics and Finance (R0)
Copyright Information: Paul Caruana Galizia 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-40108-3Published: 13 March 2015
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-48630-4Published: 13 March 2015
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-40084-0Published: 11 March 2015
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 197
Topics: Economic History, Regional/Spatial Science, International Economics, Modern History, Labor Economics, Globalization